- [Voiceover] Hi I'm Scott Hirsch,and welcome to Synth Programming Basics.Early modular synthesizers that once took upentire rooms are now available at our fingertipsin every digital audio work station.Software synths operate largely of the samecontrols and principles as these original synths,and for good reason.They sound incredible.But for the beginning synth fan,all the knobs and sliders can be a bit daunting at first.In this course we'll explore basic principles of synthesis,and crack the code of how to programsoftware synths to craft your own sounds.

(synthesizer noises)I'll start by showing you the fundamentalbuilding blocks of all synthesis,and how additive synthesis is used to make complex sounds.Then I'll show you how to use filters and envelopesto sculpt your sound in time and frequency.Once we work through these basic concepts,we'll use these skills to create synth lead,pad, and bass patches, and also synth drums.(drum noises)We'll be covering all these concepts as well asspecific techniques for using synths in Pro Tools,(synthesizer noises)Reason,(synthesizer noises)and Logic Pro.

(synthesizer noises)After completing this course you'll be empoweredto create you own magical synth sounds.Now let's get started with Synth Programming Basics.

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3/7/2014

Early modular synthesizers that once took up entire rooms are now available at our fingertips with modern DAWs. Though software synths often use the same knobs and sliders as the originals, all the controls can be confusing. But you can crack the code of programming synths with these tutorials from sound designer and engineer Scott Hirsch. Learn about the building blocks of synthesis (sine waves) and how you can build more complex tones with additive synthesis. Then discover how to sculpt your sound with filters and envelopes and create a number of example synth sounds, including a synth lead, a rich pad, a drum sound, and a synth bass. Along the way, Scott shares specific techniques for synth programming using the AIR Vacuum synth in Pro Tools, Reason's Subtractor, and Retro Synth in Logic Pro.